Obituaries

Louis A King

Louis A King

Mar 12, 2024

Louis Alison King, Jr, 76, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024 at the Elison Assisted Living of Oxford, MS where he was loved and cared for (and danced with) by their many wonderful caregivers.

Visitation will be held Monday, March 18 at 11am- 12pm at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS with a graveside service to follow at 12:15pm at...

Sylvia Galabiz

Sylvia Galabiz

Mar 9, 2024

Sylvia Galabiz, born June 27th 1965, in Shelby Mississippi, left this world on March 9, 2024.



She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend to many. 



Visitation services to honor and remember Sylvia’s life will take place on March 14th, 2024 from 1-2 PM

@ our Lady Of Victories Church in Cleveland, MS with the celebration of life service @ 2pm...

James Buck Frazier

James Buck Frazier

Mar 6, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of James "Buck" Frazier, a beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend and respected member of the community.

A visitation honoring Buck will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2024 from 12-1pm at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service to follow at 1pm in Ray Funeral Home. Graveside will proceed in the Beulah...

Ray Michael Thompson

Ray Michael Thompson

Mar 5, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ray Thompson, a cherished soul whose presence brought joy and warmth to those around him. 

A visitation honoring Ray will be held Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 1-2pm at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Service at 2pm. A graveside will follow in the Lambert Cemetery in Lambert,...

Bettye Sue McCool

Bettye Sue McCool

Mar 5, 2024

Bettye Sue Ray Hill McCool, of Cleveland Mississippi, passed away on March 5, 2024. She was born on November 28, 1947, to her loving parents Clayton Arvel Ray and Margaret Salley Ray.There will be a visitation for Bettye on Thursday, March 7, 2024 from 10-11am at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life at the same location from 11:00am...

Keith Williams

Keith Williams

Feb 23, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Keith Williams, who left this world on February 23, 2024. 

A visitation honoring Mr. Keith will be held Friday, March 1, 2024, from 12-1 at Ray Funeral Home with a Celebration of Life Memorial Service to follow in Ray Funeral Home at 1pm.

 

Keith was Born on September 9, 1949,...

Margie Millican

Margie Millican

Feb 18, 2024

Margie Millican went to be with Lord on Sunday, February 18, 2024.  Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS.  Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be held at North Cleveland Cemetery.  Bro. Brad Beckwith will officiate.  Pallbearers will be Nicholas...

Jimmy "Mickey" Grantham

Jimmy "Mickey" Grantham

Feb 17, 2024

Jimmy “Mickey” Grantham, beloved member of the Merigold community passed away on February 17, 2024. A Graveside service in honor of Mickey will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 2:30PM in the Merigold City Cemetery. 

 

Jimmy Michael “Mickey” Grantham, born on July 14, 1955 to his late parents, Willard Gray Grantham Sr. & Ethel Quinton Grantham. Mickey dedicated his life...

Mary Elizabeth Goodwin

Mary Elizabeth Goodwin

Feb 16, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Goodwin passed away peacefully at her home on February 16, 2024.  A visitation honoring Mary will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2024 from 10-11am at Drew Baptist Church with a Celebration of Life Service following at 11am. Graveside service will proceed In the Drew City Cemetery.

Mary Goodwin was born on August 12, 1925, in Drew, Mississippi to Henry...

Jerry Louis Ivey

Jerry Louis Ivey

Feb 14, 2024

Jerry Louis Ivey, beloved member of several communities during the course of his life, passed away on February 14, 2024, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 84. He was born on January 22, 1940, in Jefferson County, Mississippi, to the late Duncan and Mattye Ivey. 

 

Jerry was a graduate of Fayette High School and attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College. He began...

Douglas Malcolm Tipton

Douglas Malcolm Tipton

Feb 13, 2024

Captain Douglas M. Tipton, a retired US Air Force pilot and legal scholar, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2024. He was born on March 11, 1945, to the late Dr. William Tipton and Candace Mobley Tipton, in Pennsylvania. Though he spent most of his young life growing up in Knoxville, TN and always considered that home.

 A private family memorial...

Gerald Raymond Harvey

Gerald Raymond Harvey

Feb 12, 2024

Gerald Raymond Harvey passed away on February 12, 2024. A visitation will be held on February 19, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Ray Funeral Home located at 206 Bishop Rd, Cleveland, MS, 38732. This will be followed by a memorial service commencing at 1:00 PM to offer final respects and reflect on the impact he had on...

Nathaniel Lee Phelps

Nathaniel Lee Phelps

Feb 11, 2024

Nathaniel Lee Phelps 42, of Cleveland, MS  passed away on February 11, 2024, at his residence. 

A visitation honoring Nathan will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 2 pm to 3 pm at Ray Funeral Home—no services to follow.

Born the mightiest of two of the tiniest twins in the Baton Rouge Woman’s Hospital on November 5, 1981, Nathan would...

Sarah Tiftickjian

Sarah Tiftickjian

Feb 9, 2024

Sarah Tiftickjian, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and dear friend, passed away on February 9, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on March 9, 1952, Sarah lived a life filled with love, joy, and compassion.

Sarah will be deeply missed by her daughter Amy Hutchinson, her son John Tiftickjian, and her grandchildren Morgan Hutchinson, Helen Ruger, Jessica Panaia, Alex Hutchinson, Dylan...

Sandra Faye Perry

Sandra Faye Perry

Feb 9, 2024

Sandra Faye Perry, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024, at Delta Health system in Greenville, MS. Faye was born on January 2, 1951, to Charles & Velma Renfrow.

The Memorial services to honor and celebrate Faye’s life will be held at a later date. 

Faye’s journey began in Cleveland, where she grew up surrounded...

Dwight Carlisle Spencer

Dwight Carlisle Spencer

Feb 9, 2024

Dwight Carlisle Spencer passed away peacefully at his home in Hahira, Georgia at the age of 82 on February 9, 2024, following a long battle with Parkinson’s dementia. Dwight had four great loves in his life: his heavenly Father, his family, his country, and his career as an educator.

He met the love of his life, Bonnie Sue McClure, at a...

Luis Carlos Jojoa

Luis Carlos Jojoa

Feb 5, 2024

Luis Carlos Jojoa March 24, 1962 - February 5, 2024 Luis Carlos Jojoa, a beloved father, husband, and member of the community, passed away peacefully in his home on February 5, 2024, at the age of 61. A visitation honoring Mr. Luis Carlos will be held Sunday, February 11, 2024 from 1:30-2 at Our Lady of Victories. Mass will follow...

Dr. Rodney Frothingham

Dr. Rodney Frothingham

Feb 5, 2024

Dr. Rodney Frothingham, a beloved husband, father, and respected member of the community. Rodney peacefully departed from this world on February 5, 2024, at the age of 86.

Visitation will be held at Ruleville United Methodist Church on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 12pm to 1pm with the funeral service at 1pm. Burial will immediately follow at Lehrton Cemetery in Ruleville....

Mary Elizabeth "Bette" Small Simpson

Mary Elizabeth "Bette" Small Simpson

Feb 4, 2024



Mary Elizabeth "Bette" Small Simpson, 99, of Shaw and most recently of Cleveland, MS, passed away on February 4, 2024, while surrounded by family. 

A visitation will be held Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 10-11am at St. Luke United Methodist Church with a Celebration of Life Following at 11 am. Graveside Service will proceed at the Shaw Cemetery.

Bette was born on...

Judy Franklin Mullins

Judy Franklin Mullins

Feb 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judy Mullins 73 of Boyle, MS, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister,  and cherished member of our community. Judy was born on August 10th, 1950, and she peacefully left this world on February 2nd, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

A visitation honoring Judy will be held at the Ray Funeral...